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The excitement is building as Gujarat Titans (GT) take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in today’s IPL 2025 match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The clash is even more strong with Hardik Pandya, MI’s captain, returning to face his former team in his first match of the season.
Hardik Pandya’s Return
Hardik Pandya, who led GT to the IPL title in 2022 and guided them to the finals in 2023, now captains MI. His return to Ahmedabad adds emotional value to the match. After missing MI’s first game due to a penalty from last season, Pandya will aim to lead MI to their first win of the tournament.
Gujarat Titans Last Games
GT faced a tough loss against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their opening match, conceding 243 runs. Despite a strong chase, they fell short. With Rashid Khan and Mohammed Siraj in their bowling attack, GT will look to bounce back and register their first points on the table.
Mumbai Indians’ Line-Up Boost
MI struggled on a slow Chennai pitch in their opening match. The return of Hardik Pandya will add experience and balance to the team. With power hitters like Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Tilak Varma, MI’s batting unit is capable of use the batting-friendly conditions in Ahmedabad.
Key Players to Watch
Shubman Gill (GT): The GT captain showed aggressive intent in the last match, scoring 33 off 14 balls. His form at the top will be crucial.
Suryakumar Yadav (MI): Struggling with form in recent matches, Suryakumar will look to regain his explosive style on the flat Ahmedabad pitch.
Rashid Khan (GT): After a difficult outing against PBKS, Rashid Khan will aim to make a strong comeback against a MI batting line-up.
Hardik Pandya (MI): All eyes will be on Pandya as he takes on his former team. His all-round abilities will be a key factor for MI.
Pitch and Weather Report
Ahmedabad is expected to offer a flat batting pitch with plenty of runs on offer. Dew could play a role in the second innings, making the toss crucial. With temperatures around 38 degrees Celsius during the day, the evening should offer slightly cooler conditions.
Predicted Playing XIs
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, R Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj.
Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Vignesh Puthur.
Both teams are hungry for their first win, making this match a must watch. With star players on both sides in Ahmedabad, fans can expect a thrilling contest. Who will secure their first points of the season? Stay tuned to find out!
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